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Some worry that governments will use new infrastructure funds for generic, shovel-ready projects, or even tax cuts, instead of collaborative plans that could transform regions.

The MSRB plans to issue a request for comment on its Rule G-14, in addition to publishing a summary of the comments on its request for information on ESG factors.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s second quarter meeting will feature discussion of one of the board's more controversial recent publications.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board voted to propose amendments to extend remote inspections until the end of this year, in addition to adjusting its fee model for the 2023 year.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has launched its“innovation sandbox” which intends to enhance the use of data already available through EMMA.

The Municipal Rulemaking Securities Board's annual report and audited financial statements were published Tuesday.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has begun accepting applications for two regulated and two public board positions until Feb. 7.

The MSRB's priorities for the year include action on ESG, updates to its EMMALabs platform, and more requests for comment aimed at modernizing its rulebook.

Existing partisan divides and political pressures may influence how the infrastructure act's grants are allocated, one Congressman said.

With Congress passing a $1 trillion investment plan to upgrade and expand U.S. infrastructure, investors can consider ETFs.